CLEVELAND (AP) — A former substitute teacher who became pregnant during an affair with a 17-year-old high school football player was sentenced on Tuesday to three days in jail and five years of probation.

Christine Scarlett, 40, pleaded guilty May 11 to five felony charges — three counts of sexual battery and two counts of disseminating obscene materials to a juvenile. The charges carried a potential 17 years in prison.

Judge Dick Ambrose said he ordered probation because Scarlett had no previous criminal record and has obligations as a mother. She has a 3-year-old son from the relationship and two other children with her husband.

Join the Conversation
Looking for comments?
Find comments in their new home! Click the buttons at the top or within the article to view them — or use the button below for quick access.